DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF EVENTS
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the rulebook for selling, serving and drinking alcohol in Ashburn. It covers who can get a beer, wine or liquor license and how the city council grants, renews, suspends or takes one away; what hours stores and bars can sell; rules for events, BYOB ('brown bagging') and catering; the city's alcohol excise taxes; and a ban on drinking or open containers on city streets and property.
What's in here
- Sec. 6-143 Definitions1
- Sec. 6-144 Public event
- Sec. 6-145 Private event
- Sec. 6-146 Real property; restrictions
- Sec. 6-147 License application
- Sec. 6-148 License fee
- Sec. 6-149 Real property; exceptions
- Sec. 6-150 License restrictions
- Sec. 6-151 Special alcoholic beverage license
- Sec. 6-152 Police supervision
- Sec. 6-153 Sponsor responsibilities
- Sec. 6-154 Adult entertainment restrictions
- Sec. 6-155 Peace and order
- Sec. 6-156 Penalties; revocation of license1
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV
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